We provide transformative support and counselling to men, women, children and young people from our centre in Hertford, and train and support our partners to do the same.
Through the course of the year we also provide client-led groups including art therapy, jewellery making, bread making, cookery skills and a quilt making club.
March 8th marks International Women’s Day (IWD), a time to celebrate the resilience, achievements, and power of women worldwide. At Future Living Hertford, we see first-hand the strength of women. Especially survivors of domestic abuse—who overcome unimaginable challenges and rebuild their lives with courage and determination. Women who have experienced domestic abuse often face years…
When I first started at Future Living Hertford, initially as a volunteer, I had no previous experience of domestic abuse on a personal or educational level. It’s one of those things, like anything where you think it hasn’t happened to me so I don’t need to know about it. Although I am someone who is…
As we ease ourselves back into the new year following the excitement of the festive season, we start to look forward to the year ahead of us, bringing new hope, new connections and new opportunities. Future Living Hertford is off to a great start so far. From the first week in January, the team got…
As the festive season is well and truly upon us, many of us look forward to time with family, social events and presents we are hoping to receive. But for some Christmas is a difficult time. The current economic crisis, coupled with rising energy bills and food prices, means Christmas is virtually impossible for those…
Following the successful pilot earlier in the year, Future Living Hertford are delighted to be facilitating The Police Domestic Abuse Lived Experience Training. From January next year, we will be working with Hertfordshire police to deliver the training to up to 1000 officers. We are pleased to be part of the process in ensuring front…
Male Victims, the facts…. When domestic abuse is mentioned, it is common for people to think that men are solely the perpetrators of the abuse. But statistics show that 1 in 7 victims are male. Although this is lower than female victims, this still equates to over 750,000 men each year. Those 1 in 7…
A golden opportunity Future Living Hertford is excited to announce that we have 1 charity place at next year’s London marathon. The London marathon is an iconic event, which has been running (pardon the pun!) since 1981 and was founded by athletes Chris Brasher and John Disley. To complete a marathon is quite something, but…
A new chapter As the new CEO of Future Living Hertford I feel incredibly honoured to lead the next chapter in the charity’s fight against domestic abuse and good mental wellbeing for all. Domestic abuse is a global issue. Its effects are felt most deeply by the individuals, families and communities it touches. Future Living…
Many of us are familiar with the saying ‘the future is in our hands’ but sometimes life can be complicated. Through events we endure throughout our lives, it’s easy to believe that our future is already written from where we are standing now. Shining a light in the dark Sometimes, getting the right help…
Future Living Hertford is pleased to announce its association with CPD. CPD Accreditation is a trust mark achieved by training providers, course creators, and other educators when their training activity (course, event, other) has been assessed and confirmed to meet standards suitable for Continuing Professional Development. All of our courses will be accredited this way…
This year’s AGM was an extra special occasion. Not only were we celebrating our 10 year anniversary, but it was also Sandra Conte’s last AGM following the news of her retirement earlier this year. Sandra is the founder and CEO of Future Living Hertford. She has worked tirelessly for the past 10 years to make…
We are pleased to provide some more information about Future Living Hertford’s Domestic Abuse Drop-in and One Stop Shop. When a survivor of domestic abuse initially decides to leave and reach out for support, it can seem overwhelming with so many different services available. That is why we wanted to create a safe space where…